Hoppers on parade!

Revolution has received decorated samples of all five variants of its forthcoming HOA stone hoppers in N.

Models in EWS Construction, Cemex, DB, Ermewa/Tarmac and VTG/Mendip Rail liveries are available to order now.

The first batch was constructed in 2006 for what was then EWS Construction.

A number were painted in the livery of major customer Cemex, and they quickly became associated with traffic from the large quarry at Peak Forest to destinations throughout England.

When EWS became DB Schenker, some were repainted, though many remain in EWS or unbranded Cemex colours, and all three types are usually found in the same train…

In 2012 more hoppers of an almost identical design were made for Ermewa/Tarmac. These also have the parking brake mounted at the end of the body, but feature a three-spoke wheel.

At the same time, wagon lessor VTG ordered their own batch in an attractive silver livery dedicated for Mendip Rail stone trains, but these featured the parking brake wheel on the bogie, and an additional pair of strengthening plates on each side.

This image shows the difference in the brake arrangements”:

All the models are being carefully checked against the livery diagrams and any corrections fed back to the factory.

Once this is completed we will be ready to close the order book and authorise production.

The pre-order price is £30.50 for a single wagon, and £91.50 for triple packs featuring different running numbers.